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Another embarrassing visiting fan takeover at Allegiant for Raiders

Vikings fans with latest embarrassing visiting fan takeover of Allegiant for Raiders

How bad has it gotten for the Raiders in their ‘home’ stadium? Visiting teams are now posting videos to their social media of their fans taking over Allegiant.

This was not just a cherry-picked section of the stadium by the Vikings social media either. The entire crowd was a decided solid shake of purple.

You could hear it too.

Late in a game in which neither team had scored until inside the final two minutes, the Vikings just needed a stop to preserve a 3-0 victory. They got it on one play and just listen to the crowd erupt when Aidan O’Connell throws the interception.

That’s not the sound of a deflated home crowd. That’s an elated crowd of visiting fans

This is also nothing new. Visiting fans have been taking over Allegiant since it opened. And it doesn’t seem to matter if the team is playing winning football or not. Early in the season, when hope was still alive, they saw the stadium overrun by Steelers fans in Week three and Packers fans in Week five.

It’s a combination of issues for the Raiders. It’s inflated ticket prices, being a tourist destination for visiting fans, many people who purchased Raiders season tickets as an investment to sell for a profit, and Vegas being relatively isolated which means a good portion of the team’s actual fans live over four hours away.

Whatever the reasons, the lack of a home field advantage for the Raiders only appears to be getting worse.

Raiders HC Antonio Pierce to ‘evaluate everything’ after offense shut out vs Vikings

Raiders HC Antonio Pierce to ‘evaluate everything’ after offense shut out vs Vikings

There was the wrong kind of history made in the Raiders, Vikings game Sunday. It was the first game in Raiders history where both teams were scoreless in the fourth quarter.

And then the game ended with a 3-0 Vikings win.

This was how the Raiders offense performed coming out of their bye week.

Head coach Antonio Pierce said their primary focus during the bye was coming out stronger in the third quarter. The team had been starting fast, but then fading after that, leading to back-to-back losses in which they scored a combined three points.

Sunday against the Vikings, the offense started the game flat and continued that throughout.

Each team punted eight times. But the Vikings had twice as many first downs (16) as the Raiders (8).

As for the second half, the Vikings had eight of their 16 first downs while the Raiders had just two first downs while punting four times and turning the ball over twice.

One of those first downs was a 38-yard catch and run by Hunter Renfrow that put the Raiders at the Minnesota 11. But a holding penalty on Dylan Parham then a fumble by Renfrow stopped the Raiders scoring hopes and gave the Vikings the ball back.

“We’ll evaluate everything going forward,” said Pierce. “Whole football program. Our whole program. Everybody. Got to win. It ain’t good enough.”

“No excuses. It is shocking. Plenty of time to prepare for an opponent to do what it did, nothing new. Just poor coaching, poor performance by the players. It starts with myself.”

To be fair, the defense was once again on point. It’s extraordinary to hold a team scoreless for 58 minutes and then only give up a single field goal.

All told, the Vikings got within scoring range three times in the game. The first one they missed the field goal. The second came with two minutes left in the game. And the final one they opted for a pooch punt with seven seconds left.

The microscope should be placed on offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree as well as QB Aidan O’Connell most of all. Whether that means a change at either position is forthcoming is hard to say. Mainly because, with the team sitting at 5-8 and just four games left in the season, there’s only so much more blood you can squeeze out of that orange.

Watch: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby has 50th career sack and he was held on the play

Watch: Maxx Crosby has 50th career sack and he was held on the play

Maxx Crosby was sitting at 49 sacks coming into today’s game against the Vikings. It would take him just over a quarter into the game to reach the 50-sack milestone. And, of course, he had to fight through a hold to get it.

The hold was declined.

Crosby’s career milestone makes him the 5th player in Raiders franchise history. to do it. The other four are:

1. Greg Townsend 107.5
2. Howie Long 84
3. Anthony Smith 57.7
4. Bill Pickel 53

He’s reached 50 sacks in his fifth season, which means he officially averages double digit sacks throughout his career.

Crosby now has 12.5 sacks on the season, which means he surpassed Khalil Mack’s 40.5 sacks over seasons with the Raiders in Week four to replace Mack in the franchise top five.

It’s also conceivable Crosby could move into the top three in franchise history by season’s end. Then he can set his long term sights on the Townsend and Long career totals. Crosby has four and a half games left this season.

Raiders, Vikings final injury report: LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) OUT

Raiders LT Kolton Miller (shoulder) OUT is Vikings

Sunday when the Raiders host the Vikings, they will do so without their starting left tackle. This will be the third time in four games that Kolton Miller will be sidelined with a shoulder injury as he has been officially ruled OUT.

Miller had missed the team’s Week 10 and 11 games against the Jets and Dolphins. In both instances, it was right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor who moved over to left tackle to start at left tackle. While Thayer Munford starter at right tackle.

The Raiders could see Brandon Facyson for the first time this season. He is coming off injured reserve with a shin injury and is Questionable for the game. Should be active for the game, and with the uncertainty at outside cornerback, he could see good playing time, and possibly get the start.

Also Questionable for the Raiders is EDGE Maxx Crosby (knee). But he was doubtful for their last game and still played, so it seems likely he would play in this one as well.

Raiders, Vikings Thursday injury report: LT Kolton Miller, DE Maxx Crosby still missing practice

LT Kolton Miller, DE Maxx Crosby still missing practice

For the second straight day, the Raiders were without two of their best players on each side of the ball as they prepare for the Vikings this Sunday.

Left tackle Kolton Miller (shoulder) and Edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) were both sidelined for Thursday’s practice.

The Raiders are coming off their bye week when they had hoped to get more healthy, so it’s a bit surprising to see both of these guys still missing practice.

Crosby played in their last game against the Chiefs despite missing every practice the week leading up to it and being listed as Doubtful. So, you’d have to think he will do everything he can to play and he isn’t to be counted out until if/when he’s officially out.

Miller returned for the game after missing two games with a shoulder injury. But late in the game, he was pulled. After the game, I asked head coach Antonio Pierce if Miller had aggravated his injury, but Pierce wouldn’t say, mentioning only that it was late in the game that had become out of reach.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Las Vegas Raiders, live stream, preview, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch NFL Preseason

The Minnesota Vikings will meet the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

The Minnesota Vikings will meet the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium.

The Vikings will look to improve this season after going 8-9 and missing the playoffs, they will also be without Kirk Cousins in today’s action. Meanwhile, the Raiders played in the Hall of Fame Game last week where they looked good, winning 27-11 against the Jaguars.

This will be a great start to the NFL Preseason, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game this evening.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Las Vegas Raiders

  • When: Sunday, August 14
  • Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: NFL Network
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Minnesota Vikings vs. Las Vegas Raiders (-5.5)

Over/Under: 37.5 

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